Paar (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Paar is a drama film directed by Goutam Ghose, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. When an Untouchable wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny. Both the acting and the cinematography and music are excellent in this slow-paced, but engaging drama from director Goutam Ghose.
Who’s in it. Paar stars Naseeruddin Shah as Naurangia, Shabana Azmi as Rama, Utpal Dutt as Bhola Singh and Om Puri as Ramnaresh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paar (1984)?
- In IN, Paar is available to stream on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paar worth watching?
- Paar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paar?
- Paar stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Utpal Dutt, Om Puri and Mohan Agashe.
- When was Paar released?
- Paar was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.